Lead DevOps Architect
Company: Qode
Location: Fort Mill
Posted on: February 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Job Description: Lead DevOps
Architect – AWS & LaunchDarkly SME Role Summary We are seeking a
hands-on Lead / Architect with deep expertise in AWS DevOps and
strong subject matter expertise in LaunchDarkly . This role
requires a senior technologist who can design, implement, and
operationalize enterprise-grade feature management solutions ,
while also owning delivery and leading a small team . The ideal
candidate has 10 years of overall experience , with the last 2
years focused on AWS DevOps , and has been directly involved in the
implementation and integration of LaunchDarkly in complex,
enterprise environments. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership
& Architecture · Act as SME for LaunchDarkly , owning architecture,
design decisions, and best practices · Design and implement
enterprise-ready LaunchDarkly solutions , including: o Feature flag
strategy o Environment and access model o Governance, security, and
audit considerations · Integrate LaunchDarkly with Brave templates
and CI/CD pipelines · Define scalable, secure, and resilient
AWS-based DevOps architectures Hands-On Implementation · Be deeply
hands-on in building and configuring: o AWS infrastructure (IaC
using Terraform/CloudFormation) o CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions,
Jenkins, GitLab, etc.) o LaunchDarkly SDKs and integrations ·
Troubleshoot complex production issues across DevOps and feature
management layers · Ensure solutions are production-ready,
observable, and performant Delivery Ownership · Own end-to-end
delivery for the DevOps and LaunchDarkly workstream · Plan,
estimate, and execute deliverables with high quality and
predictability · Lead and mentor engineers while remaining an
active contributor · Ensure adherence to timelines, quality
standards, and engineering best practices Stakeholder Communication
· Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels
(engineering, product, leadership) · Translate technical concepts
into clear business and operational outcomes · Participate in
architecture reviews, design walkthroughs, and executive
discussions Required Qualifications Experience · 10 years of
overall software / platform engineering experience · 2 years of
recent, hands-on AWS DevOps experience · Proven experience
implementing LaunchDarkly in real-world environments · Strong
experience integrating feature flagging solutions into CI/CD
pipelines Technical Skills · AWS: EC2, EKS/ECS, Lambda, IAM, VPC,
CloudWatch, S3 · DevOps & Platform Engineering: o Infrastructure as
Code (Terraform / CloudFormation) o CI/CD pipelines o
Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) · LaunchDarkly: o Feature
flag lifecycle management o SDK integration o Governance and
rollout strategies · Strong understanding of security, compliance,
and enterprise-scale DevOps practices Leadership & Soft Skills ·
Excellent verbal and written communication skills · Ability to
influence and align stakeholders across technology and business ·
Proven experience leading teams while remaining hands-on · Strong
ownership mindset with accountability for delivery outcomes Nice to
Have · Experience with large-scale enterprise platforms · Exposure
to multi-tenant or regulated environments · Prior experience
defining DevOps or feature management standards What Success Looks
Like · LaunchDarkly implemented as an enterprise-grade, scalable
solution · Seamless integration with Brave templates and CI/CD
pipelines · High-quality, predictable delivery with minimal
production issues · Strong stakeholder confidence and trust in
technical leadership
Keywords: Qode, Winston-Salem , Lead DevOps Architect, IT / Software / Systems , Fort Mill, North Carolina
